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LP14 FBX

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 FBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,637 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2026 70,637 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,108 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2025 66,108 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2024 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 57,778 miles

Fuel flap defective

Nearside Rear Brake pad damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 57,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel flap defective

Nearside Rear Brake pad damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 53,569 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 53,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,548 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel flap opens with difficulty

Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel flap opens with difficulty

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 44,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,442 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LP14 FBX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP14 FBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP14 FBX registered?

LP14 FBX is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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